A listing of daily and weekly support groups

March 24, 2013

North Central Sight Services offers a variety of support groups throughout the month for visually impaired residents of Lycoming and Clinton counties. Call Lori Love at 323-9401, ext. 123, for more information.

HAVEN of Tioga County offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse and sexual abuse. For more information, call 800-550-0447, 24 hours a day.

Alcoholics Anonymous, several meetings every day in all areas of Lycoming County. Call 327-2860 for times and locations.

Narcotics Anonymous, call 327-2678 for times and locations.

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Center offers individual and group counseling for military veterans. Call 327-5281 for more information.

Individual counseling for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, and other violent crimes, adult and children, along with Community Safe Touch for Children, self-esteem and empowerment counseling available for children to protect themselves against sexual abuse. Call the YWCA's Wise Options at 322-4637 for more information. For domestic violence, sexual assault or other crisis services, call 800-326-8483.

Sex Addicts Anonymous, a 12-step-based support group for recovery from sexual addiction. For meeting time and location, call 800-477-8191.

Eating Disorder Support Group for females, affiliated with the national Association of Anorexia Nervosa and other Disorders (ANAD). Group is confidential and led by a master's level therapist. For more information, call 649-6855.

The local Al-Anon website is www.cpaafg.org. All contact information and inquiries are anonymous.

Through the Blues Lycoming, a therapeutic support group for women and their loved ones affected by postpartum depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Meets weekly at Williamsport Regional Medical Center. For meeting time and location, call 377-0099.

MOPS, a group that provides a caring, supportive atmosphere for mothers of preschoolers, 6 to 8 p.m., Muncy First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St. Child care provided. For more information or to register, call 546-8030 or visit www.firstumc muncy.org.

DivorceCare and DivorceCare For Kids recovery seminar and support groups, 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Evangelical Center, 2 Ross St. For more information and to register, call Lou Anne at 323-5146 or the church office at 322-3572.

Alanon, a support group for family and friends of alcoholics, 7 to 8 p.m., Bush Campus Center room 205, 1 College Ave., on the Pennsylvania College of Technology campus.

Heartworks, a free bereavement support program provided by Susquehanna Health Home Care & Hospice, holds support group meetings September through May at Divine Providence Hospital on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, or to register, contact Cherrie Serra or Linda Bryant at 320-7691.

"Dare to Be Bald" empowerment group for women, 6:30 p.m., Virtuous Women, 230 W. Third St., Suite 101. For more information, call 321-0252 or 506-6139.

SASSY - Sensory and Autism Spectrum Support for Youth - support group for parents and caregivers of children who are on the autism spectrum, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, Fourth and Mulberry streets. A sitter is provided.

Grief Support Group, 7 p.m., Community Baptist Church, 1853 Route 87, Montoursville. For more information, call the church office at 433-3002.

Family Promise, 7 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 142 Market St. For more information, contact the Rev. Kenneth Elkin at 323-4619.

A new 13-session seminar offering support for those experiencing grief, 7 p.m., Muncy First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St, Muncy. "GriefShare" includes a video presentation featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects, as well as real-life stories of people who have experienced loss. Featuring biblical teaching on grief, the group is non-denominational. Experienced facilitators guide the group discussion. Books are provided for a donation only. For more information or to register, contact the church office at 546-8030 or muncyumc@wind stream.net.

Co-Dependents Anonymous "One Day At a Time" support group, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1400 Market St., white house in rear of the church.

Grief Share Support study group (recent or non-recent loss) presented by Donna Hill, 7 to 9 p.m., Pine Street United Methodist Church Library, 441 Pine St. Registration requested and may be made by calling the church office at 323-4604.

Shades of a Rose Support Group, a nonprofit group for women of all ages to discuss social issues, self motivation, trust, relationship and health issues, 6 to 8 p.m., 345 Market St. Visit www.shadesofarose.org or call Tenice at 974-7038 for more information.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Support Group, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., boardroom at Candlewood Suites, 1836 E. Third St. For more information, call Christi Atkinson at 234-2450.

SCOPE - Support, Community Outreach, Peers, Equality - a support group for LGBT individuals, 7 to 8 p.m., New Covenant United Church of Christ, 202 E. Third St. There is no need to feel isolated and alone if you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered. Participants share their journeys with each other. If you know someone or have a son or daughter who is LGBT, call 772-6500 for additional information.

Friends and Family of Sexual Assault Victims, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital conference room, Wellsboro. Call 724-3549 or 800-550-0447 for more information.

Friday

Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living weekly Autism support group, led by an autistic adult and autism coordinator, 10:15 a.m., 24 E. Third St. Call Steve McAnnaney at 327-9070 to register. The group is confidential and open to all ages.

Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 8:30 a.m., New Covenant United Church of Christ, 202 E. Third St.

Autism Support Group, 10:30 a.m. to noon, third-floor meeting room, children's wing, James V. Brown Library. Child care will be provided by wrap-around service providers in the Red Story Room.

Sex Addicts Anonymous, a 12-step-based support group for recovery from sexual addiction, 6 p.m., Sojourner Truth Ministries, 501 High St. Use the Center Street entrance. For more information, call 800-477-8191.